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Leira Irene Destura
Special Education Teacher
0139 Opal St. Sta. Teresita Village Tisa, Cebu City
Summary
Resilient Special Education Teacher familiar with challenges associated with teaching special needs children. Remains positive under times of stress or conflict. Works well with classroom teachers to develop accommodations and special techniques for mainstream classroom inclusion.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Gr 6-8, Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Clark County School District
Las Vegas, Nevada
07.2018 - 07.2023
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance.
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems.
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs.
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
Part Time College Instructor - Special Education
Cebu Normal University
Cebu City, Cebu
06.2017 - 03.2018
- Administered exams and assignments to monitor student understanding and progress, implementing systems to fix blocks in comprehension or learning.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Created dynamic learning environment that valued instructor and student interaction.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Developed diversified course curriculum to meet regulatory standards and support learning objectives.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
- Taught Special Education Curricula to over 55 first year to second year annual students
Gr 1-4, Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Sekolah Bimbingan Seleindera
Bandar Seri Begawan
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth.
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices.
- Applied proven strategies to improve students' sensory- and perceptual-motor skills.
- Promoted memory, cognition and language development with hands-on activities and individualized instruction.
Gr 4-6, Science Teacher
Cebu St. Therese Center Of Learning, Inc.
Talisay City, Cebu
06.2013 - 03.2015
- Communicated with students and parents regarding academic progress, assignments, and behavior.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development.
- Encouraged student interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and participation in middle and high school national science competitions.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Collaborated with other teachers to integrate science into other curricula.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Promoted culture of inclusion, respect and collaboration in classroom.
- Produced engaging lesson plans and activities to help students master learning objectives.
- Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development
Part Time College Instructor
Don Bosco Formation Center
Talisay City, Cebu
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Taught Principles of Teaching to over 25 annual students.
- Administered exams and assignments to monitor student understanding and progress, implementing systems to fix blocks in comprehension or learning.
- Shifted between informal and formal methods of teaching to create multi-layered web of learning incorporating experiments, practical activities, discussions, and projects into lessons.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills, resulting in clear subject matter discussion with students.
Part Time College Instructor
Cebu Normal University
Cebu City, Cebu
06.2008 - 10.2011
- Taught Special Education Curricula to over 55 annual students.
- Wrote reading lists to optimize student experience and enhance understandings of Behavior Modification Techniques and Curriculum in Teaching Students with Special needs.
- Used different learning modes and types of technology to engage students in achieving learning outcomes.
- Instructed and evaluated students in classroom in alignment with college mission by incorporating innovative teaching and learning strategies.
- Established and maintained inclusive, collegial and collaborative culture within classroom.
- Researched and selected course texts and supplemental learning materials.
- Maintained regular office hours to provide struggling students with additional course help.
- Provided students with constructive, encouraging and corrective feedback.
Grade 9, Science Teacher
Cebu St. Therese Center Of Learning, Inc.
Talisay City, Cebu
06.2007 - 03.2008
- Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans, giving students individual support.
- Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts.
- Provided individualized feedback to support student learning and development.
- Designed innovative science curricula to engage students and promote critical thinking.
- Used exams and standardized assessment tools to measure student progress.
- Inspected and maintained equipment for sorting.
- Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts.
- Encouraged student participation in laboratory experiments to enhance scientific knowledge.
Education
No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education
University of Massachusetts Global
Irvine, CA 06.2022 - Current
Master in Special Education - Major in Mental Retardation
Cebu Normal University
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Special Education
University of San Carlos
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 06.2000 - 10.2005
High School Diploma -
University of The Philippines - Cebu
Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines 06.1996 - 03.2000
Skills
Disability assessment testing
Elementary education
Middle school education
Lesson Planning
Trained in CPI
Classroom management
Differentiated instruction
Software
Social Media
Certification
Licensed Professional Teacher (Nevada)- 8/6/2022 - 10/9/2027
Timeline
No Degree - Adult And Continuing Education
University of Massachusetts Global
06.2022 - Current
Gr 6-8, Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Clark County School District
07.2018 - 07.2023
Master in Special Education - Major in Mental Retardation
Cebu Normal University
06.2018 - Current
Part Time College Instructor - Special Education
Cebu Normal University
06.2017 - 03.2018
Gr 1-4, Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Sekolah Bimbingan Seleindera
03.2015 - 03.2016
Gr 4-6, Science Teacher
Cebu St. Therese Center Of Learning, Inc.
06.2013 - 03.2015
Part Time College Instructor
Don Bosco Formation Center
06.2012 - 03.2013
Part Time College Instructor
Cebu Normal University
06.2008 - 10.2011
Grade 9, Science Teacher
Cebu St. Therese Center Of Learning, Inc.
06.2007 - 03.2008
Bachelor of Elementary Education - Special Education
University of San Carlos
06.2000 - 10.2005
High School Diploma -
University of The Philippines - Cebu
06.1996 - 03.2000